| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| New Appointment | Dr. A Rajarajan appointed as Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), effective August 1, 2025. Replaces Dr. S Unnikrishnan Nair (retired July 31, 2025). |
| Background | - Composites expert with ~40 years in India's space sector. - Former Director of Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC SHAR), Sriharikota. - Pioneered Vikram-S, India's first private rocket. |
| Key Achievements at SDSC | - Modernized launch infrastructure for Gaganyaan (Human Space Programme). - Established SSLV-dedicated launch complex. - Supervised Chandrayaan-3, Aditya-L1, Gaganyaan TV-D1, LVM3 M2/OneWeb India-1. |
| Private Sector Role | Facilitated Vikram-S (Skyroot Aerospace) and supported Agnikul Cosmos maiden flight. Aligned with India's new space policy for public-private collaboration. |
| Contributions to VSSC | - Advanced indigenous composite technology. - Boosted solid motor production via industry partnerships. - Enhanced self-reliance in critical space systems. |
| Upcoming Focus Areas | - Scaling launch vehicle capabilities. - Expanding private sector engagement. - Supporting Gaganyaan, interplanetary missions, and commercial launches. |
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